| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 52 |
| Military Code: | 9 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Wibault 72 C1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Wibault 72 C1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Wibault 72 C1 |
| C/n (msn): | 52 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 2.GC 1/7 Spa 77 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Dijon - LongvicMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFSD IATA: DIJ Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1932 |
| Photo from: | T.Laurent Collection |
| Photo ID: | 626758 |
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The Wibault 72 was a military aircraft from the interwar period, designed by the Michel Wibault aircraft company, and which served as a single-seat fighter aircraft in the French Air Force. It was a "parasol" wing monoplane and entirely made of metal. 69 units were built for the French Air Force. In 1932 in particular, it equipped 4 squadrons of the 7th Wing based in Dijon. This one depicted in the pic is seen seriously damaged. Photo from A.Littolff family album and published with her permission. This photo was added on 4 December 2023, and has since been viewed 566 times. |